Open Thread 5/22: Blue Jays @ Braves
by yondaime4 on May 22, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
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PrintSweet, we get to play the best team in baseball tonight in our first interleague matchup of the season. AND we get throw arguably our worst starting pitcher (so far this season) against one of the best pitchers in baseball.
How do we have a losing record at home? If we just broke even at home we would be leading the dvision by like 2 games. Maybe tonight is the night we start to turn this around. Maybe tonight is the night Kawakami rediscovers his command!
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Chipper is out with a sore toe.
Acosta up, Parr down
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
2.86 ERA, still walking guys
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
Tarp just went onto the field.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
I haven’t been here since last Sunday – I see we split the series with Colorado, and now we have guys on the DL.
I’ll read some of the other posts, but anyone care to sum up the last week for us in a nutshell?
Offense is either awesome or sucks. Same goes for the pitching.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
NCChopper
Missed you, happy to see you back on her!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
here not her fail
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Freudian slip?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on May 22, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Screw that, did you see the AJC article today saying that KK bought one of Bow Wow’s old mansions, and a Maserati?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
I saw that one
I wonder if he even knows whos crib he lives in or what he was doing.
What a stud… I like him more after reading that
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2009/05/21/infante-out-it-couldve-been-worse/
♦ Livin’ large: Kawakami hasn’t quite lived up to expectations yet, but the dude’s livin’ large. First, he bought a mansion in the north Atlanta suburbs that had belonged to rapper Bow Wow. And last week, Kawakami bought a black Maserati.
Anyone who’s met Kawakami and talked to him (albeit through a translator, as K.K. speaks very little English) would probably smile while conjuring an image of this seemingly shy, soft-spoken Japanese pitcher living in Bow Wow’s old crib and driving a shiny new Maserati.
"Yeah, he’s straight gangsta," reliever Peter Moylan said of Kawakami. (Moylan was smiling when he said that.)
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
Tarp coming off. Game start 8:00
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
In the interim, I’m going to continue to watch college womens lacrosse
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
At least you guys
haven’t been sitting around all afternoon (since 1 CST) waiting on a damn C-5 to take off…and are STILL waiting…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on May 22, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you realize: The Braves’ 9-4 record since May 6 is the best in the NL East in that span, followed by the Mets (9-6), Phillies (7-7), Marlins (4-10) and Nationals (4-11).
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
Chipper is out, do you have a better solution?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
NU allows the go ahead goal with 10 seconds left in OT…they win the faceoff, take the ball 50 yards, and score to tie it as time expires. God bless womens college lacrosse
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
That pitch was filthy
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
under
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on May 22, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
FYF should have swung at the first one this time
strike right down the middle
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
halliday looks like he is laboring
or is that just me?
btw, 50Ks for Schafer now.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on May 22, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
that would be super-retarded
if Toronto’s manager does that
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on May 22, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I praise the Braves for not giving players the option of rejecting trades, and now I see why after watching the Padres. Kevin Towers has got to be kicking his self!
KK is looking more like the pitcher I thought we were getting!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
The Ricky Nolasco experiment is over.
2 IP, 8 H, 8 ER, 1 BB, 2 K. ERA: 9.07
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
Where is everyone tonight?
Am I the only one staying in on a rainy night watching the Braves?
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Kelly looks foolish
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
How so? The idiot manager puts the bunt on, gets him two strikes, then the ump gives another ridiculous strike call.
FUCKING HELL NO MORE FRANCOUER PLEASE
THIS MADNESS MUST END
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
His toe tap is back, he tapped like six taps before he swung, we cant trade him we wont get anything, were better off keeping him!
just send the motherfucker to the fucking minors… fuck his feelings…. he’s getting paid almost 4 mil to be one of the worst players in baseball.
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets pick on the worst guy, shall we?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
And just for the hell of it…
Among starters, its Francoeur. Hilarious.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
He’s at .271, with probably one walk
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
chip says
that teams who focus on working the count and having a high OBP don’t win WS titles.
awesome.
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
i dig joe simpson and his homer-esque tendencies, but his “old school” adherence to shit like batting average and rbi’s and calling bullshit on defensive metrics and OBP is pretty tired.
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
KK is earning some of his pay tonight!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
I hope people realize KK is a pretty good pitcher and with the exception of one awful start, has been at least decent in every start.
if dude would just cut down on the walks (which i’m sure he’ll eventually do on a consistent basis, given his stellar control in japan), i think he’ll be just fine
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Halladay can do that to the best, I hate that he is pitching against us but its been a joy watching a great pitcher like this
i understand the idea behind "small ball" and all
but why does bobby basically lay down and play scared anytime we face a dominant pitcher?
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
additionally
for a guy that is so renowned as a “player’s manager”, he obviously has no confidence whatsoever in kelly johnson.
which is bizarre.
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not sure bobby’s behind the lay down and play scared thing… I think that’s just a natural aspect of this current lineup.
bobby is always trying to lay down bunts against great pitchers early in games in misguided attempts to try and eek out runs to gain a small lead.
or he’ll play the infield in when the other team has a one run lead very early in the game.
he’s been doing stuff like that for years.
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That curve is a thing of beauty tonight.
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
Time to get KK some runs!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Brian McCann is our steals leader!!!
=]
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
if he strikes out on a 2 seamer one more time
ill probably cry.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
what happened???
- I miss Spooneybarger :(
by Mighty Healthy on May 22, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Kelly hit a slow grounder and he must have mistimed his footsteps, he was kinda in between and had to slow down and take short, choppy steps before the bag. I think he could’ve beat it out.
yeah and FYF is up next so its not like we woulda scored..
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
sad.. but true
- I miss Spooneybarger :(
by Mighty Healthy on May 22, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
its all good
Kenshin Fucking Kawakami is dealing!!!
But now i say that, bring on a 6 run inning.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
i just did
took my pants off. =]
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS
Kenshin Kawakami tests positive for steroids. Out 50 games.
Yeah, that would just be our luck wouldnt it?
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
not the fucking wave
jesus christ, braves fans
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
it probably scared KK
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m thinking KK is getting comfortable with the MLB baseball, that control we heard about is showing up.
CRUISING...
- I miss Spooneybarger :(
by Mighty Healthy on May 22, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Does KK have one left in him??
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
he sucks so much, its not even funny anymore
- I miss Spooneybarger :(
by Mighty Healthy on May 22, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
HOLY SHIT!!!
I just pissed purple.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
Ignorance alert: Can someone explain….
What the Over/Under I keep reading here are related to and mean?
not anymore
jesus christ. FML
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i sense you arent watching the braves game.
=/
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
schafer lined out to first; double play on frenchy at 2nd.
shit.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
just in time to give up a double.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
that was maddux-esque
tell me it wasn’t
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
for the record
i’d totally walk barajas
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
kk’s pitches are starting to get a bunch of plate
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
haha
“why does this guy always walk to the mound with his hands in the back of his pockets?”
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm not one to usually bitch about umps
but this guy’s zone is smaller for kk
by get swoll yunel on May 22, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
un mas kawakami san
ONE MORE OUT@!
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
that must be what we're paying 8.5 million for
funny. i never realized it until tonight!
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK YA
thata baby. do the kawakami dance everybody!
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
anyone have a scouting report on the Jays bullpen?
i know a few guys are hurt but thats it…
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
thata boy!
MATT DIAZ STRIKES AGAIN.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
+1
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
come on esco
ill pay for your next highlight treatment at your favorite salon if you get him in.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
double
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
We need more than 1 run with our bullpen coming in!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
dont show pictures of my son on here.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
its my son!
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
gonzo.
if you dont get the save, myself and everyone else on this message board will beat you until you cant take a piss anymore.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
ditto.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Wanted to stop by to say one thing:
MATTY D > *
dos mas
senor gonzalez.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
oh my god
here we go.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
jesus
my heart skipped like 9 beats there
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
Your resting heart rate might be a little too high.
by jokastrength on May 22, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
thats what i get for watching the 2009 atlanta braves.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Best Game this year!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Slow grounder to Prado, he kicks it in the air, guns it to first and gets him by a step
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
scariest play i've ever seen.
kotch had a hell of a stretch too.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Chipper doesn’t botch it to begin with
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
idk
his defense has been shit lately.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
i know
but this year he;s had a few more errors than usual. but who gives a F? prado made it anyways!
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
by Scott Coleman on May 22, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for him and all, but saying that Gonzo should buy him a steak is implying that he bailed Gonzo out, when, in actuality, he was bailing himself out.
PRADO!!!
i love you.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
Holy fucking hell what a great game!
Kawakami outpitches the best pitcher in baseball. A hit with two productive out to score the only run of the game.
ok, time to leave for Cali
LETS GOOO BRAVES.
"Jason Heyward might be the best offensive prospect i've seen in fifteen years. His game is solid. I would trade any of the current players we have on our 25 man roster for Heyward. He's that good." - NL Scout.
Why did the last play have to be like that
Why couldn’t it be a routine K
Don't think anybody was expecting a W tonite....
I’m glad Ken finally brought the stuff I was seeing in spring training. Great game.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 22, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
that is a game
That we wouldn’t have won in ’08 or ’07
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